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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Roscomáin

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Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Fionnbharra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0259, Page 321

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    There are many signs of good and bad weather but the people do not believe in them now as much as they used.
    If the sun sets red in the evening it is a sign the next day will be fine.
    If the moon is extra bright at night it is a sign the next day will be hot.
    If the crows fly low it is the sign of a storm.
    If the swallows are moving from place to place it is the sign of a storm.
    If Friday is wet Sunday will be wet.
    When the cats and dogs are asleep on the hearth it is
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